LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—26/06/2013
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—David Mitchell - The Reason I Jump, Episode 2
2/5Author David Mitchell introduces a unique book written by a 13-year-old with severe autism(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/06/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/06/2013
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/06/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—26/06/2013
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/06/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Frank Sellar.
05:45
Farming Today—26/06/2013
Anna Hill asks if the poorest pupils in rural areas are losing out in school.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Savi's Warbler
The Savi's Warbler - Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound.
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Morning
06:00
Today—26/06/2013
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.
08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—26/06/2013
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
09:00
Midweek—Tracy Mackness, Rhonda Long Sharp, Elisa Segrave, George Butler
Libby Purves meets farmer Tracy Mackness and artist George Butler.
09:45
Daily Service—26/06/2013
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Monsignor Tony Rogers.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Billie Jean King
Billie Jean King on 40 years of the WTA and changes in women's tennis.
10:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century: Vera 'Jack' Holme, Episode 3
3/51920. Vera faces her biggest challenge as Eve becomes desperately ill.
11:00
Mabey in the Wild—Series 2, Yew, Sycamore And Ash
1/2Naturalist Richard Mabey profiles three of the oldest British trees - Yew, Beech and Elm.
11:30
House on Fire—Series 3, Birthday
6/6It's Vicky's birthday, and she's hopeful that someone will remember.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—26/06/2013
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
12:04
Spending Review 2013
Special programme covering the chancellor's Spending Review, with analysis and reaction.
13:57
Weather—26/06/2013
The latest weather forecast.
14:00
The Archers—25/06/2013
Caroline's working hard.(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—The Sensitive, Black Island
Alastair Jessiman's psychic detective engages in a dangerous game with a leading actor.
15:00
Money Box Live—Consumer Rights
Faulty goods or poor service? For consumer rights advice, call or email [email protected]
15:30
Inside Health—Preventing breast cancer, Iodine deficiency, Antibiotics for back pain
Dr Mark Porter goes on a weekly quest to demystify the health issues that perplex us.(R)
16:00
Thinking Allowed—Welfare reform; Crime in the Armed Forces
Laurie Taylor looks at crime in the armed forces. Also, the impact of welfare reforms.
16:30
The Media Show—NewsCorp split
The future of Rupert Murdoch's News UK; coverage of the Guardian's scoops; change at BBC1.
17:00
PM—26/06/2013
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—26/06/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—26/06/2013
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
The Brig Society—Series 1, Fashion
1/6Marcus Brigstocke has volunteered to be the face, and indeed trousers, of British fashion.
19:00
The Archers—26/06/2013
The big day arrives at Bridge Farm.
19:15
Front Row—Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; Lee Hall; Arts Funding
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; arts funding cuts; Lee Hall's Cultural Exchange.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century: Vera 'Jack' Holme, Episode 3
3/51920. Vera faces her biggest challenge as Eve becomes desperately ill.(R)
20:00
Moral Maze—26/06/2013
Are baby boomers the Dick Turpin generation? Michael Buerk hosts combative debate.
20:45
Four Thought—Series 4, Jamie Tehrani
13/3Social anthropologist Jamie Tehrani dissects our obsession with celebrity culture.
21:00
Frontiers—Whatever happened to biofuels?
Gaia Vince asks if we can ever run our vehicles on biofuels from algae or bacteria.
21:30
Midweek—Tracy Mackness, Rhonda Long Sharp, Elisa Segrave, George Butler
Libby Purves meets farmer Tracy Mackness and artist George Butler.(R)
21:58
Weather—26/06/2013
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—26/06/2013
Spending review targets benefit claimants and public sector workers. With Ritula Shah.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Professor of Truth, Episode 3
3/10The American reveals crucial details about the investigation.
23:00
Living with Mother—Series 2, Four Little Words
4/4Allison forces son Owen to go on a much-needed diet, but he has other ideas.(R)
23:15
Dreaming the City—Strange Cargo
4/4Writer Michael Smith returns to his hometown of Hartlepool.
23:30
Today in Parliament—26/06/2013
Susan Hulme follows chancellor George Osborne's statement to MPs.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—27/06/2013
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—David Mitchell - The Reason I Jump, Episode 3
3/513-year-old Naoki reveals a unique insight into his world as a child with severe autism.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/06/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/06/2013
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/06/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—27/06/2013
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/06/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Frank Sellar.
05:45
Farming Today—27/06/2013
A finale for farm subsidies - the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy is agreed.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Marsh Warbler
The Marsh Warbler - Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound.
